Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Eviction
The people who owned our house lost it to the bank and the sherrifs came to our door today saying we have to be out by 3/1/09 I need to know our rights as renters please.
Asked on 3/26/09, 5:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: Eviction
Wow. You didn't even know about the foreclosure -or- eviction. You should immediately visit a tenants' clinic in your area (perhaps in the courthouse, itself). You might be able to set aside the judgment and default as to you because you never received notice of the lawsuit, and then negotiate with the bank/new owner to either continue renting or to make some accommodation for you. But you must do so at once! (3/1/09 has come and gone. I assume you mean 4/1.)
Answered on 3/26/09, 7:17 pm